Organize your stuff

Odd teacups and coffee cups can be used for all sorts of storage around the house and yard: fill them with pencils, pens, markers, thumb tacks or small nails. Use a no-longer-needed teacup to fill your birdfeeder, or fill it with water to hold tiny bouqeuts of spring wildflowers.

Store receipts for plants and gardening products under a silver dome that sets on a silver platter, all items you can find at thrift stores or yard sales. On the wall, hang drawer make handy hangers for glasses, keys, plant tags and such. Just use your imagination to get organized in your garden, garage, home or office.

Getting your gardening shed, home office or everyday household items organized is as easy as setting out a teacup or hanging up a vintage fork. Even an old napkin ring can be used to store coupons before you take them to the store. Use these tips from Better Homes & Gardens magazine to get your life in order.